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Q: TMN Classification explanation and relation to treatment
asked by: DoctorQuestion on October 8th, 2006
Hello,

I’ve had a colonoscopy one month ago. The doctor found a polyp and has been removed.
After biopsy they discover that it is a concert. The cancer has been well isolated inside the polyp, which has 7 mm, but the margins have just 1 mm.
What is the best treatment?

Thank you very mach.

Grig


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on October 16th, 2006
Colon Cancer Answer A1624
Treatment of colon cancer depends upon the cancer’s stage. The stage of any cancer is calculated given the values of these 3 categories: T-size of the tumor; N-whether or not the cancer has spread to local and regional lymph nodes, and M-metastasis in distant organs. These 3 categories create the so called "TNM-classification" of the disease which is most important for establishing its stage. The patho-hystological report and additional imaging diagnostic procedures (abdominal ultrasound, abdominal and head CT-scan, chest X-ray, bone radio-scan) are absolutely necessary for establishing proper TNM-classification and staging of cancer.


At this time, I need more data to determine the TNM-classification and stage. I can’t tell you anything about the possible treatments now. You must consult your surgeon and oncologist about the proper treatment according to the stage of the cancer.





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